Anyone know how to dry these? Mine are a slimy, gooey mess. I wrote to Newman's Own and still no response.
25695
Sorry you don't like them this fresh. That's why they're so moist. We're all conditioned to expect the store bought variety that's treated with preservatives. That's to extend shelf life. Fine if you like it. I preferred to get used to these beauties. My only suggestion would be to dry them in the oven on a cookie sheet at about 200 degrees. Check them every 10 minutes until they reach your desired level of dryness.Good luck!
25696
I love them moist and soft! They melt in your mouth! All the other brands are dry and leathery. I was glad to find this one! The best! If you have a young child, this is the only brand I would buy.
25697
i really like them a little gooey so I have never tried to dry them. however, I imagine putting them on a sheet and then in the early morning sun for a while would do the trick. try it with one or two.
25698
Trust me, these prunes are the best, even though they are soft and somewhat slimy. They are not hard like most others, which irritates my gums. They also have a much better flavor then most, namely they taste natural and not like chemicals. For these reasons, I like them just the way they are, although it did take some time (maybe a week) to get used to them. Hope this comment helps.
25699
I ordered a few bags and mine were firm and plump. Not dried out nor goey. I would order them again. Perhaps you received a bad batch?
25700
Sorry you don't like them this fresh. That's why they're so moist. We're all conditioned to expect the store bought variety that's treated with preservatives. That's to extend shelf life. Fine if you like it. I preferred to get used to these beauties. My only suggestion would be to dry them in the oven on a cookie sheet at about 200 degrees. Check them every 10 minutes until they reach your desired level of dryness. Good luck!
25701
I'm glad to see this question. I too, prefer mine more "dry." I usually buy Woodstock Farms Organic Prunes and I like them because they are a bit sweeter and drier than these prunes. I think I will try slow and low in the oven with a few prunes to see if it can take the "gooey-ness" away. I understand to each their own, and although I LOVE these prunes, I'd just prefer them a bit drier. Thanks for the tips!
25702
I love them as they are, but you could certainly put them in the oven on a low heat, say 200 degrees, and check every 10 minutes until desired moisture level is achieved.
343660
I did soak them in WARM water. About 15 min. Then dry them with the towel and put them in the freezer.
1007760
Dry them well - scrub.I have had some problems with the area around the straw insertion. Stopped putting it in the dishwasher. I hope this helps
1611386
Hi :) I've been using these along with Charlie Banana for 10 months. I tumble dry them on low. I've had zero problems with leaks or blowouts. I use a timed setting.... Low for 120 minutes.
198680
Lay them out on a towel to absorb the water and let them shrink back up. I also spray them with a 50/50 water/vinegar solution to prevent mold :-)
1757163
I was them in the machine in cold water and then allow them to dry naturally. Seems to work quite well!
1247373
Soak in rubbing alcohol for a few minutes. I usually leave them in for 5 minutes and let them air dry.
493749
I don't know. I use them up fairly quickly. I have had them up to a year and they didn't dry out.
1798758
I'm only going by memory on this. You need to rinse frequently, and only make as much as you can use in a few days. I think we used to wrap them in a damp paper towel toward the end of the batch.
1431170
I'm sorry, I don't know. I bought these as a gift for someone else. My best guess is to let them soak in Dreft or other mild detergent for 30 min and then let them air-dry or dry on low in the dryer.
774609
Just got them today. they look great for spring and fall clean up with the leaves. i think i'll go to the hardware store a buy a huge piece in bulk and cut them to size to save money. in fact, i think i'll try to find some with microscopic pores like the pleated ones and use them as disposable units. cleaning the pleated ones doesn't take more than 10 minutes for everything but it would be easier to just toss them. will let everyone know if i find something that will work. thanks for the comments.
1506271
I bought the old type (because they were on sale) and have had NO problem with them drying out. My understanding is that the new ones had altered caps because there had been complaints from people who found it difficult to remove the old caps (I have not).
717170
Mine were such poor quality they rotted and disappeared. They looked very old when shipped to me, they were quite dry.
2039151
I just wash them in the sink and let them dry. However, I did order an extra set because they are very slow drying! When they are totally dry they are just like new!
1055094
Easy! Throw them in the washer like any pair of socks. I let them air dry. They come out just like new.
442324
looks like Pete received both answers, sorry to have been so late. by the way, in a rain storm, if they are on and get wet they blow out.....I learned the hard way, so covered top of ficture with clear plexy, using silicone calk....holding up really well...
610232
There are more grooves in these which make them more difficult to dry but really not a big deal. I dry them the best I can and then hang them on a cup hook to get completely dry. Both will work equally well.